PMGT 2005 - Fundamentals of Project Management Workplace Certificate (5 credits)
(5 credits)
Effective project management includes a combination of several core skills and competencies, including leadership, communication, time management, and problem solving. In this course, students explore the basics of what it means to be a project manager within an organization. Through real-world-focused, scenario-based assignments, they practice foundational skills of the role, examine the importance of ethical practice and emotional intelligence for project managers, explore issues related to leading a project team and managing stakeholders effectively, and become familiar with agile and waterfall project management methodologies. Upon successful completion of the course, students have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in project management.
PMGT 3000 - Project Management Strategies* (5 credits)
(5 credits)
Organizational leaders face significant challenges in meeting strategic objectives, given the global nature and inherent complexity of today's business environment. Students in this course are introduced to project management, an organizational structure and business model for attaining strategic goals. Students in this course focus on the project management body of knowledge and trends in project management. Topics include defining the difference between project and operational management; the management of cost, schedule and quality; the project charter; and the project management plan.
Pre-requisites
- BUSI 1002
PMGT 3001 - Project Management Methods I* (5 credits)
(5 credits)
As a business practice, project management helps organizations with a structured approach to accomplishing work and meeting strategic goals. More and more organizations now manage by projects and, as a result, the profession of project management has gained prominence. Students in this course focus on the latest concepts in project management and can gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage projects as a project management professional. Topics include the major Project Management Knowledge Areas: Scope, Time, Cost, Risk, and Quality Management.
Pre-requisites
- PMGT 3000
PMGT 3013 - Project Management Skills Workplace Certificate (5 credits)
(5 credits)
Project management involves wearing many different hats—from managing time and deliverables, to negotiating, to establishing trust and building relationships with stakeholders. In this course, students “try on” these hats by exploring project management functions and skills. They assume a project management role to solve a career-related challenge using skills they have developed throughout the course. Students have the opportunity to earn the PMSCP® micro-credential as part of the course.
PMGT 4001 - Project Management Methods II* (5 credits)
(5 credits)
Companies now recognize the value of project management as a way to achieve greater organizational performance. Project success certainly depends on the proper application of project management tools and techniques. At the same time, the managerial skills of the professional project manager are equally or perhaps even more important. Students in this course focus on the soft skills that a professional project manager needs to effectively manage and communicate with internal and external project stakeholders. Topics include project management knowledge areas covering Human Resource, Procurement, Communications, and Stakeholder Management.
Pre-requisites
- PMGT 3001